Concept of leadership
Keith Davis- "Leadership is the ability to persuade others to seek defined objectives enthusiastically. It is the human factor which binds the group together and motivates it towards goals."
Keys and Case– "Leadership is the process of influencing and supporting others to work enthusiastically towards achieving objectives."
Weihrich and Koontz– "Leadership is the art or process of influencing people so that they will strive willingly and enthusiastically towards the achievement of group goals."
Thus leadership is the process and the art influencing the behavior, attitudes, activities of people to work willingly and enthusiastically towards the accomplishment of group goals.
Functions of Leadership
- Guides, inspires or motivates
- Boosts morale
- Creates confidence and enthusiasm
- Develops team spirit
- Creates vision and initiative
- Facilitates change
- Develops human resource
- Maintains order and discipline
- Resolves conflicts
- Contributes to effective management
- Creates work environment
Styles of leadership
Leadership style is the general way or pattern of behaviour of a leader towards his followers in order to influence their behaviour to attain a goal.
The main styles of leadership are as follows:-
(1) Autocratic and authoritarian leadership: An autocratic leader is one who centralizes power and make all the decisions himself. He tells his followers what to do and expects to be obeyed without questions. Thus, such a leader imposes his will on his followers.
Autocratic leaders may be of two types:-
(i) Pure autocrat or Negative leader: He is a dictator and makes all decisions himself. He superimposes his decisions on his subordinates. He uses fear of punishment or penalty to carry out his
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Texte: RITTIK CHANDRA
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Lektorat: RITTIK CHANDRA
Tag der Veröffentlichung: 17.11.2013
ISBN: 978-3-7309-6280-0
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